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Re: Re: [L-OT] Why does EminEm irritate so many people?

2001-08-24 by GAmoore@aol.com

>Listen, I started the thread because I believe in principles. One of 
>those principles is to try to be associated only with products, 
>companies, and tools which do the job, and which are designed and 
>built by people whom care about our existence on this planet.

Its a good thing Eminem didn't make Logic at all! 

>These tools, those of music creation and capturing, are the heart of, 
>at least my, creative process (not as a manipulation tool, but as a 
>recording device)

Well become famous and Emagic will feature you too. 

>The problem I have with the artist I mentioned is that his art does 
>nothing to bring mankind to a greater awareness, or awakening, or 
>uplifting. Art should do that. Originally, IMHO, that was how Art 
>started. To inspire, instill awe...

Well he does have a slightly catchy tune - that "Real Slim Shady". But he 
is just one of many rappers who make women sex objects, who cuss like 
sailors, who talk about killing cops. This has been going on for 10 years 
or more. Its the whole genre!

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